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CTG Brands

Canadian CPG importer and distributor

Key Accounts Merchandising Support

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Vaughan, ON, Canada
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementSales Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of work experience in the wholesale or retail industry, supporting sales of hard or soft consumer goods.
  • Experience dealing with overseas vendors.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, specifically with vendors and suppliers.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and related systems.
  • Ability to learn new systems and generate operational reports and analytics.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with attention to detail in technical specifications, including numeric, written, and data details.
  • Effective time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Responsibilities
  • Work with senior members of the Key Accounts and sales teams to define the scope, requirements, and strategy for each customer or order project.
  • Work closely with internal sales, merchandising, procurement, logistics, and product compliance partners, performing daily routine tasks to support the Key Account Team.
  • Communicate and maintain productive relationships with overseas vendors daily.
  • Request quote sheets from vendors and ensure they are complete and accurate.
  • Review quotes for accuracy and compliance with customer standards, labeling, and packaging requirements to ensure accurate costs; provide quotes and detailed information to Procurement for setup and ordering.
  • Follow up on sourcing, costing, samples, customer spreadsheets, uploads to customer portals, and organization of key account projects, orders, and information.
  • Develop Giftcraft and customer pricing spreads, including domestic and FOB pricing and required customer markdowns and allowances, for review by the Senior Key Account Team.
  • Compile and review customer vendor guides for special requirements, requests, packaging, discounts, markdowns, and compliance, and communicate impacts to other departments as needed.
  • Update internal line lists for sales and procurement as required.
  • Follow up on commitments, orders, and purchase orders, including order-specific requirements such as labels, packaging, and retail ticketing.
  • Liaise with the NSO team to confirm final purchase orders match original commitments, including dates and quantities, and keep the Senior Key Account Team informed of unexpected issues or delays.
  • Coordinate sending and receipt of samples between vendors and the Senior Key Account Team, and coordinate their review and approval.
  • Prepare reports, summaries, and analysis as requested.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Post-secondary education related to Business is a plus.

About the company

CTG Brands sources, owns, and distributes a wide range of consumer-packaged products to North American retailers. It manages the full supply chain—from product development and sourcing to distribution, showrooms, and regulatory compliance—through its own warehouses in Toronto and Vancouver and multiple showrooms. Unlike many brokers, CTG owns the products it sells and controls sourcing, quality checks, and compliance, using its scale and buying power to offer value across seasonal and everyday items. Its goal is to grow its North American footprint by expanding distribution, acquiring brands, and increasing operations in Canada, including more showrooms.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • September 2025 Giftcraft deal expands buying power and customer overlap immediately.
  • CTGbrands.com is already booking 2026 Spring/Summer collections, signaling active demand.
  • Shared warehouses in Toronto and Vancouver should lower logistics costs for Giftcraft SKUs.

What critics are saying

  • Giftcraft remains separate, so integration synergies can stay limited through 2026.
  • CTG guaranteed the Giftcraft purchase, concentrating downside if acquired assets underperform.
  • Cross-border wholesale faces tariff and freight shocks that crush margins within a quarter.

What makes CTG Brands unique

  • CTG owns inventory and controls sourcing, compliance, warehousing, and distribution end-to-end.
  • September 2025 Giftcraft acquisition adds 10,000-retailer relationships and broader home-décor reach.
  • Atlanta showroom in 2025 gives CTG a U.S. buying-room presence.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Performance Bonus
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Paid Vacation
  • Company Social Events

Company News

Retail Insider
Sep 3rd, 2025
CTG Brands Acquires Giftcraft for Growth

CTG Brands Inc., a Canadian wholesale leader, has acquired Toronto-based Giftcraft, a supplier in home décor, lifestyle, and gifting sectors. The acquisition, completed on September 2, 2025, integrates Giftcraft into CTG’s portfolio through Giftcraft 2025 Inc. This move strengthens CTG’s position in North American wholesale. Giftcraft, founded in 1945, has served over 10,000 retailers, including Costco and Walmart, with a wide range of products.